![[audio]](/images/mediatype_audio.gif) | BeerRadio July 20 2011 - Beer Books - Ginger Johnson
In this broadcast of BeerRadio, we cover Beer Books, including "Tasting Beer: An Insider's Guide To The World's Greatest Drink" by Randy Mosher; "Fermenting Revolution: How To Drink Beer And Save The World" by Christopher O'Brien; "The Secret Life of Beer! Exposed: Legends, Lore & Little Known Facts" by Alan D. Eames; "Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beers" by Maureen Ogle and "Citizen Coors: A Grand Family Saga of Business, Politics, and Beer" by Dan Baum...
Keywords: Beer; kskq; Ashland; Women Enjoying Beer; BeerRadio; Beer Books; Oregon; kskq.org; 20 July 2011
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| The Spy - James Fenimore Cooper
LibriVox recording of The Spy, by James Fenimore Cooper. James Fenimore Cooper's second novel, The Spy (1821), is based on Sir Walter Scott's Waverly series, and tells an adventure tale about the American Revolution. The protagonist is Harvey Birch, a supposed loyalist who actually is a spy for George Washington, disguised as "Mr. Harper." The book brought Cooper fame and wealth, and is regarded as the first great success in American fiction...
Keywords: librivox; literature; adventure; audiobook; cooper; spy
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| The Tragedy of King Richard II - William Shakespeare
LibriVox recording of The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare. The Tragedy of King Richard II, by William Shakespeare, is the first of the history series that continues with Parts 1 and 2 of King Henry IV and with The Life of King Henry V. At the beginning of the play, Richard II banishes his cousin Henry Bolingbroke from England. Bolingbroke later returns with an army and the support of some of the nobility, and he deposes Richard...
Keywords: LibriVox; literature; audiobook; shakespeare; history; tragedy; play
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| Conversations On Health Care - Rick Sinkiewicz (Engineer)
Conversations on Health Care is a radio show about the opportunities for reform and innovation in the health care system. In addition to health care headlines, the centerpiece of each show is a feature story and conversation with an innovator in the delivery of care from around the globe. Co-hosts Mark Masselli and Margaret Flinter each bring four decades of experience in overcoming the barriers that block access to care in their work at community health centers...
Keywords: Conversations On Health Care; Mark Maselli; Margaret Flinter; Dr. Thomas Bodenheimer; Patient-Centered Care; Dr. Peter Pronovost; Loren Bonner; T.R. Reid; Congressman James E. Clyburn; Dr. Gail Wilensky; Dr. Robert Berenson; Dr. Thomas Lee; Thomas Goetz; Uwe Reinhardt; Congressman John Dingell; Dr, Satcher; Dr. Cecil Wilson; Stuart Altman; Danielle Ofri; Ed O'Neil; Governor Bill Ritter; Mark T. Bertolini; Aetna; childhood obesity; Mildred Thompson; Brent James; Intermountain Healthcare; Howard Adelman; Dr. Paul Grundy; obesity; Dr. Amelie Ramirez; Congresswoman Lois Capps; Dr. Robert Petzel; Todd Park; Lowell Weicker; Dr. Bill Kassler; Dr. Fitzhugh Mullan
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| The Ring and the Book - Robert Browning
Murder! A trial! An execution! But who was really guilty? Robert Browning's epic poem of historical fiction, psychological drama, and true crime is like nothing else you've ever read. Only Robert Browning would have tried it, and only Robert Browning made it work.
Keywords: Audiobook - poetry; historical fiction; crime; mystery
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| The Worm Ouroboros - E.R. Eddison
This classic 1922 fantasy novel brings you to a strange and lovely world where a young lord wrestles King Gorice for his land's freedom, where unscalable mountains can only be conquered by stubbornness and hippogriffs, where the great explorer Lord Gro finds himself continually driven to betrayal, where sweet young women occasionally fall for evil wizards, and where the heroes actually win their hearts' desire.
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Fantasy
Downloads: 11,048
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| The Mysterious Affair at Styles - Agatha Christie
While World War I rages on, an English country town's peace is broken by murder. So a wounded officer named Hastings asks for help from a Belgian refugee named -- Poirot.
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; mystery
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| A Dialogue of Comfort in Tribulation - St. Thomas More
This fictional dialogue about how Christians should deal with troubles and persecution is set in Hungary immediately prior to an attack by the Ottoman Empire. It was written in the Tower of London while More awaited execution for his religious beliefs. St. Thomas More was chancellor of England, a humanist philosopher, and an early science fiction writer. He was also a good husband and father, and advocate of education for women...
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; philosophy
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| The Argonautica - Apollonius Rhodius
The epic story of Jason and the Argonauts, and their quest for the Golden Fleece. As told by Apollonius Rhodius, in the translation by M.A. Seaton. The last 2 parts are in Part 2.
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; folklore; mythology
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| Legacy - James. H. Schmitz
Strange ancient machines possessing vast power have been discovered. Ruthless people want to control them. Governments, industries, and universities claw for jurisdiction, and scientists for discoveries and status. Trigger Argee just wants to go home and see her boyfriend. But first, she's got a lot of mess to sort out. James H. Schmitz was known and loved for his interesting far future worlds, his flair for adventure and mystery, and his likeable strong female characters.
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; science fiction
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| Against Heresies (Book V) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons
Against Heresies concludes with a volume on the meaning of Jesus' teachings and Paul's epistles, refuting the rather farfetched readings of the Gnostics. There's plenty of interesting information on the stuff that early Christians did believe, too! Book I, Book II, Book III, and Book IV.
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion
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| An Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 1 - St. Francis de Sales
How ordinary people in any walk of life can begin a life of deeper love of God, through making prayer and service a part of their everyday routines. Francois de Sales was a Catholic missionary and priest working in French and Swiss Calvinist areas. At the time he wrote this book, he had become a bishop. He was also a prolific writer. This audiobook continues as IntroDevout2.
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; Religion; spirituality
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| Against Heresies (Book IV) - St. Irenaeus of Lyons
In this volume of Against Heresies, Irenaeus uses Jesus' statements quoted in the Gospel to argue against the Gnostics' interpretation of Jesus. He emphasizes the continuity of the Old Testament with the New, and the ways the Son made appearances or was foreshadowed in the Old Testament. (For some reason, none of my more recent audiobooks have been put into the Maria Lectrix section by the nice archive.org folks...
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion
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| Constance Dunlap - Arthur B. Reeves
In this 1913 short story collection, a woman does wrong, gets on the wrong side of the law -- then becomes a very odd sort of detective, fighting for others who've done wrong but still deserve justice. Each story stands alone, but is just one chapter in the collection as a whole. Arthur B. Reeves was best known as the author of the Craig Kennedy detective series, but here's more of his prolific output...
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Mystery
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| Gerusalemme Liberata (Jerusalem Freed), Part 3 - Torquato Tasso
Things look bad for the Crusaders as they look for supplies, fight the summer heat, and expect enemy reinforcements from Egypt. And since the enemy forces include wizards and witches, trouble's sure to come! Part 1 Part 2
Keywords: Audiobook - Poetry; History; Religion; fantasy
Downloads: 3,179 |
| The Lani People - J. F. Bone
In the far future, a veterinarian fresh out of school is hired to care for a small flock of valuable alien animals on an out-of-the-way world. But why so high a salary? There must be some catch to it.... This unjustly forgotten 1962 science fiction novel has undergone a small renaissance since coming into the public domain (and escaping its rather memorable cover).
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction
Downloads: 7,305
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| On Christian Doctrine (A Treatise on Scripture Interpretation Rules) - St. Augustine
St. Augustine of Hippo, the famous Christian convert and bishop, teaches basic rules of scripture interpretation, teaching, and preaching. He also advocates free sharing and distribution of information as a multiplier of wealth and stimulus to learning; discusses semantics and linguistics; and does a whole bunch of theologizing. Fun stuff!
Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; Religion; Bible
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| An Essay on the Development of Christian Doctrine - John Henry Newman
The logical working-out and disputation of all the implications of an idea can be a long, drawn out process. It can also be difficult to explain to people who haven't followed all the twists and turns of the argument. In this book-length essay, Newman argues that Christian doctrinal "development" is not so much produced by change or innovation, as by unfolding what was already implicit in revelation...
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; philosophy
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| An Introduction to the Devout Life, Part 2 - St. Francis de Sales
Continuation of the spiritual classic. Book III explores how to develop your character: enhancing your strengths by practicing them, adding the virtues you don't have, and countering your weaknesses and bad tendencies by learning to do better. Part 1 is at IntroDevout. Part 3 continues with Books 4 and 5.
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; Religion; spirituality
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| The Brand of Silence - Johnston McCulley
After making his fortune, a man returns home -- to find himself surrounded by enemies! Why does everyone hate him? Who is sending him anonymous letters? And why do they say it's retribution? Johnston McCulley is best known as an adventure writer. He created the character Zorro.
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; Mystery; Thriller; Noir; Adventure
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| The Moon Pool - A. Merritt
Fantasy and horror in the South Seas! This 1919 classic has influenced many writers and filmmakers, including the creators of the tv show Lost and the roleplaying game Dungeons and Dragons. Abraham Merritt was a journalist, editor, and pulp writer. He died in 1943. His novels Burn, Witch, Burn! and Seven Footprints to Satan have been adapted into movies. Part 2
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; fantasy
Downloads: 4,242
Average rating: (3 reviews) |
| "Code Three" - Rick Raphael
In the future, a highway policeman's lot is a very different one.
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; science fiction; law enforcement
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| The Sacrifice of the Mass, Part 1 - M. Gavin, S.J.
Audiobook of an early twentieth century catechetical book explaining the doctrine, prayers, and rubrics of the Latin Rite Mass as promulgated at that time. Most of this applies to both the 1962 Mass used today as the Extraordinary Form, and the post-Vatican II Mass used as the Ordinary Form. (It also applies, in broad outline, to earlier Latin Rite Masses and to Masses in other Rites, of course.) It is particularly interesting to see how the interpretation of certain elements of the Mass has cha...
Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; religion; spirituality
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| Banquet of the Ten Virgins - St. Methodius
Ten wise virgins go to a drinking party at Philosophy's daughter's place. After they chow down and hang out under a willow tree, it's time to hear each other out on the subject of their mutual calling. Afterwards, one of the virgins writes a letter about the party to her woman friend Gregorion, and Gregorion dines out on the story over at Euboulios' house. Which is where we come in.... St. Methodius of Olympus modelled this work after Plato's Symposium...
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; religion; philosophy
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| Astounding Stories of Super-Science, Feb. 1930 - Various
Audiobook version of the second issue of the famous science fiction magazine Astounding Stories, known today as Analog. This issue comes from the days before John W. Campbell, Jr. became its editor. The writers are solid pulp folks, though obscure today. A whole magazineful of interesting adventures: mad scientists, alien invasions, and more! CONTENTS: "Old Crompton's Secret" by Harl Vincent (Harold Vincent Schoepflin) "Spawn of the Stars" by Charles Willard Diffin "The Corpse on the Grating" by...
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction; Short Stories
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| The Girl of the Golden West - David Belasco
Once upon a time in the gold rush, there was a girl from a mining camp, the Californio bandit she loved, and a cold-hearted Sheriff who wanted them both in his power.... Famous producer David Belasco's famous play about the Old West is remembered today because it was adapted into the opera La Fanciulla del West. But Belasco's novelization not only fills out the story told by the opera. It's also an interesting look into the California of Belasco's mining camp childhood, and both counters the myt...
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; romance; adventure; opera; Western
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| On Prayer - Origen
A treatise on prayer by a great early Christian theologian from Alexandria. Using prayers from both the Old and New Testament as examples, he creates a primer on what sort of things a Christian should pray for, and how. His primary tool for doing this is a detailed interpretation of the Lord's Prayer. Some of the theology, Biblical interpretation, and Christian practice that he advocates has been developed further since his time...
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; spirituality
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| Bricriu's Feast - Anon.
An old Irish tale of pride, envy, deadly feuds, and dinner. Part of the Ulster Cycle, but stands alone.
Keywords: Audiobook-Fiction; legend; Irish
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| The Dark Night of the Soul - St. John of the Cross
After the soul has grown in love for God and gotten rid of attachments to things (as described in The Ascent of Mount Carmel in more extended form), it still can't get all the way to union with God, unless God does it Himself. That's what The Dark Night of the Soul is all about. The Ascent of Mount Carmel St. John of the Cross (San Juan de la Cruz) was a Carmelite monk. He was a friend of St. Teresa of Avila, although they seldom met face to face; and like her, he was dedicated to bringing back ...
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; mysticism
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| Assorted Letters of St. Jerome - Jerome, Saint, d. 419 or 20
St. Jerome was one of the greatest curmudgeons and scholars in all history. His letters traveled all across the ancient world, dispensing advice to his many female correspondents, and arguments and insults to his opponents and friends. Letter 13 is a letter to his aunt who'd been fighting with him, proving that he wasn't the only person in the family who had a temper.
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; Religion; spirituality; History
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| Brain Twister - Mark Phillips -- aka Randall Garrett and Laurence M. Janifer
An FBI agent hunts for a mindreader, while hampered by a hangover, overzealous nursing homes, and an unstable boss. That's bad enough. Then he finds his telepath -- and his real troubles begin.... Written under the pseudonym "Mark Phillips" by sf writers Randall Garrett and Lawrence M. Janifer, this funny science fiction adventure predates the X-Files by a good thirty years. Under its original title That Nice Old Lady, it was nominated in 1960 for the Hugo Award for Best Novel, against such cont...
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; science fiction; humor
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| A Dialogue of Comfort in Tribulation, Part 2 - St. Thomas More
The conclusion of More's Dialogue between Anthony and Vincent.
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion; spirituality
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| The Everlasting Man - G.K. Chesterton
What was the state of the world and the human race right before Jesus' birth? What were people thinking about the gods and each other? Was Jesus just another rabbi or philosopher? Or was he weirder than our culture tends to remember? G.K. Chesterton, English newspaper columnist, literary reviewer, and general character knew all about eccentricity and going against the mainstream. This 1925 book, the latest in a line of many previous portraits of great artists and famous historical figures, is hi...
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; essays; Religion; History
Downloads: 23,511
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| The Story of a Soul - St. Therese of Lisieux
A young Carmelite nun in Lisieux, France was asked by her Mother Superior to write down the story of her life. She obeyed, and her simple but deep spirituality -- the "Little Way" -- has encouraged many people to deepen their relationship with God. St. Therese of Lisieux (Therese Martin) died at the age of 24. She has been named one of the thirty-three Doctors of the Church, for the profoundness of her teachings.
Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; autobiography; religion; spirituality
Downloads: 9,118
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| The Seven Words on the Cross - St. Robert Bellarmine
An examination of, and meditation upon, the seven sayings spoken by Jesus on the cross -- aka "the seven last words" -- as well as the associated total solar eclipse. Every saying is examined from different perspectives, each intended to make the reader think more deeply about Jesus' life and death and feel the sayings' applications to his own life. The writer also provides various suggestions for enriching one's faith life and doing good...
Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; religion; crucifixion
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| The Art of Dying Well - St. Robert Bellarmine
Preparation for death is one of the most important parts of life. During the Middle Ages, there were many poems and treatises published on this topic, and written for every sort of person. But during the Reformation and Counter-Reformation, this sort of spirituality fell out of fashion. Cardinal Roberto Bellarmino, known during his working life for his skills with law and argument, in old age found himself preparing for death by writing simple books that returned to the simple spirituality he'd ...
Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; Religion; Spirituality; Death
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| "The Devolutionist" - Homer Eon Flint
In this 1921 novella, four friends travel telepathically from Earth to planets in other solar systems, where they encounter strange alien societies. The story stands alone, but is the third in a series of four about travel to other planets by various means. Homer Eon Flint, a promising young writer of science fiction, fantasy and mystery stories, died in 1924, apparently the victim of an early carjacking...
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction; Fantasy
Downloads: 5,917 |
| The Were-Wolf - Clemence Housman
In the depths of a medieval winter, a Norse household is torn apart by uncanny events. Clemence Housman was a gifted writer and illustrator whose talents have become overshadowed by those of her brothers, Lawrence and A.E. Housman.
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Fantasy; Historical fiction
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| The Sacrifice of the Mass, Part 2 - M. Gavin, S.J.
Second part of this audiobook of a 1903 Catholic textbook on the Mass. Audiobook concludes in Part 3.
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; Religion; spirituality; liturgy
Downloads: 1,325 |
| The Dream-Quest of Unknown Kadath, Part 2 - H.P Lovecraft
Randolph Carter's quest for the home of the gods and a sunset city of dreams continues. Track numbers will continue from Part 1.
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; fantasy; adventure
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| On Holy Images - St. John of Damascus
A treatise on the validity of using images as an aid to worship by St. John of Damascus (aka St. John Damascene), written while he lived under the second generation of Muslim rule in Syria. But it was also aimed at the Iconoclasts (image-breakers) who controlled the Christian Byzantine Empire at the time, and were not above killing artists. St. John not only points out that icons support the doctrine of the Incarnation -- since God made flesh becomes visible and drawable -- but also that the wri...
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion
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| "The Creature from Cleveland Depths" - Fritz Leiber
Every time Gusterson dropped a new free idea into the fad-ridden mainstream world of underground cities and cozy crowds, it crystallized into something really strange, and things got out of hand. So he shouldn't have mentioned the reminder machine....
Keywords: Science fiction; dystopia; humor; Horror
Downloads: 1,739
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| The Moon Pool: Part 2 - A. Merritt
Part 2 of the classic novel. In a strange realm far from the homes of men, Goodwin and Larry O'Keefe begin to discover the secrets of the Dweller -- and its makers! Part 1.
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; fantasy; science fiction; adventure
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| Who Is the Rich Man That Shall Be Saved? - St. Clement of Alexandria
If it's easier for a camel to walk through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to be saved, what rich man will be? St. Clement of Alexandria comforts the worried and worries the comfortable in this Early Christian bestseller, which grapples with salvation, trust in God, and perseverance.
Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; religion
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| "Hail to the Chief" - Randall Garrett
In a future election, a presidential candidate confronts one of the hard truths of politics: sometimes the best person for the job isn't the easiest one to elect.
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; science fiction; politics
Downloads: 2,584 |
| On the Soul and the Resurrection - St. Gregory of Nyssa
After the death of his brother St. Basil the Great, and after being unable to visit his eldest sister St. Macrina and his last surviving brother for eight long years, St. Gregory of Nyssa finally arrived for a visit and found his formidable sister on her deathbed. In an attempt to cheer him up, St. Macrina held a Socratic dialogue with him. He told about this in her biography, but had no space to include it...
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; Religion; spirituality
Downloads: 3,384 |
| Oration 40: On Baptism - St. Gregory Nazianzen
On January 6, 381, St. Gregory Nazianzen gave this speech on Baptism. It's very interesting stuff.
Keywords: Audiobook - Nonfiction; religion
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| The Pilgrimage of Egeria - Egeria
Around 381-384 AD, a woman named Egeria made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land and other Biblical sites of interest. She wrote all about it to her women friends at home. Come along on her travels!
Keywords: Audiobook - nonfiction; religion; travel; history
Downloads: 1,828 |
| The Argonautica, Part 2 - Apollonius Rhodius
Conclusion. The final leg of the Argonauts' journey home might be their deadliest yet, as they confront a hopeless situation and a giant metal man. Part 1
Keywords: Audiobook - fiction; folklore; mythology; poetry
Downloads: 972 |
| Star Hunter - Andre Norton
Ras Hume's an Out-Hunter now, but once he was a star pilot. Now he's found the perfect way to get revenge against the company that blacklisted him. All he needs to do is brainwash some kid into thinking he's the shipwrecked heir to the company fortune, and let his offworld safari members "find" the "castaway". But something on that safari planet is hunting humans....
Keywords: Audiobook - Fiction; Science Fiction; Adventure
Downloads: 3,929 |
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